Veterinarians

Veterinarians or veterinary surgeons often shortened to vets are doctors who diagnose and treat illnesses in animals and protect the public from animal diseases. Most vets are in private practice and treat small pets like dogs, cats and birds other vets treat large animals like cows, horses and pigs, some veterinarians care for zoo aquariums or laboratory animals.
Veterinarians also work for government agencies as veterinary assistant surgeons, veterinary inspectors etc. These specialists use their skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals. Some inspectors work in meat processing plants and slaughter houses to ensure that animal carcasses are disease free and that the plants follow proper sanitary regulations. Many vets work in animal hospitals and clinics and often travel to farms and stables to treat large animals or to inspect herds.

Veterinarians put in long hours and are often on calls in the evenings and on weekends. They run the risk of been kicked, bitten or scratched by a frightened animal. If you are thinking about becoming a vet you must need to be science student with biology as compulsory subject during your class 12th examination. Admission in an accredited veterinary college is highly competitive.

There are two options to get into a veterinary college:-
1. State level competitive entrance examination.
2. National level competitive examination conducted by Veterinary council of India (VCI)
Duration of veterinary degree is five years and after successful completion a student is awarded with a degree in Bachelors of veterinary science and animal husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H)
The earnings potential for this job is high. Veterinarians play a major role in wellbeing of society by providing healthy meat, milk and their products and by preventing zoonotic diseases. Veterinarians are known to be the silent workers who work day and night for the public health and safety. Although animals can't say thank you, veterinarians know that their patients appreciate their care.